one; 1; single

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 2nd character
Radical ⼀ (1.0)
Strokes 1
Index # 1

Definitions

一 yī
  1. 1. one
  2. 2. 1
  3. 3. single
  4. 4. a (article)
  5. 5. all
  6. 6. whole
  7. 7. entire
  8. 8. throughout
  9. 9. as soon as
  10. 10. also pr. yāo for greater clarity when spelling out numbers digit by digit
  11. 11. "one" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 1)

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Words containing 一

Word Meaning
whether it's right or wrong doesn't make a lot of difference
whether it's right or wrong doesn't make a lot of difference
to reach a consensus
another; the other
fig. spouse; other half; one's better half
know only part of the truth
may be done once and once only; just this once
learn from mistakes; gain wisdom from failure
learn from mistakes; grow wiser after loss
each sticks to his own version (idiom); a dialogue of the deaf
united as one; e pluribus unum
united as one; e pluribus unum
to merge together (idiom); to unify disparate elements into one whole
One world - one dream, motto of 2008 Beijing Olympic games
One world - one dream, motto of 2008 Beijing Olympic games
to get along well with each other
to get along well with each other
to share one's feeling of grief with others (idiom)
to share one's feeling of grief with others (idiom)
famous for a time; a short-lived star
a nobleman's word is his bond (proverb)
a nobleman's word is his bond (proverb)
York Chow, Hong Kong doctor and official
York Chow, Hong Kong doctor and politician
old rule: circle's circumference is 3 times diameter